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Hydetown, PA

Pennsylvania

Hydetown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 568. Residents earn $45,417 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
568 Population 254/sq mi density
$45,417 Median Income $25,952 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $102,927 Zillow
$761 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,417 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $761/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,417
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,500
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $761
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.9%
20% higher than US avg

How Hydetown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population568
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,417
Per Capita$25,952
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,149M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent$761
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$102,927
Housing Units313
Rent Burden33.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,249 ft (381 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.1%
Libraries3

Is Hydetown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hydetown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hydetown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hydetown is $45,417, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hydetown is $91,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hydetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 89.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hydetown has a population of 568 with a density of 254 people per square mile. The median age is 49.9 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

568
Total Population
254
People / sq mi
49.9yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hydetown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hydetown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hydetown is $45,417, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Hydetown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,417
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,952
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$58,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.9%
20% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,208
County GDP$2,149M

Business (County)

Restaurants104
Healthcare172
Retail193
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone78.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Hydetown is $91,500, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $761 (35% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $102,927.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,500
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$102,927

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$761
35% below US avg
Rent Burden33.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.7%
Housing Units313
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Effective Rate4.63%
Hydetown has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall89.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,249 ft (381 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates41.6516°N, 79.7241°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 87.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+89.9%
Graduate Degree+6.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density254/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.1%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities172
Restaurants104
Retail Stores193

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone78.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.4%

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